FESCO SOFIA (IMO 9237503)
FESCO SOFIA is a container ship built in 2004 and flying the flag of Sierra Leone; it is in its 22nd year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 41,800 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 35,840, and a length overall of 221 metres. FESCO SOFIA has been classed since May 2022 by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is not a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 22 December 2024. The vessel has been observed most often in East Asia (latest area report: May 2026). It has previously sailed under six other names and six other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 83 port state control (PSC) inspections and 5 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 667002350
- Call sign: 9LS2053
- Gross tonnage: 35840
- Deadweight: 41800 t
- Length overall: 221 m
- Beam: 32.3 m
- Home port: Freetown
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 152 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 5
- Last PSC detention: 14/04/2025, Shenzhen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/07/2026
- Registered owner: LAYSAN LTD (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: STEAM LINE MIDDLE EAST SHPG (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 37°43.8′N · 123°3.5′E · Speed 15.7 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 12:16 UTC
- Destination: Shanghai (SHA) (CN SHA) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 16:40 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is FESCO SOFIA?
FESCO SOFIA is a container ship built in 2004. It is in its 22nd year of service.
What is the deadweight of FESCO SOFIA?
FESCO SOFIA has a deadweight of 41,800 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 35,840. It measures 221 metres overall.
What flag does FESCO SOFIA fly?
FESCO SOFIA flies the flag of Sierra Leone. Earlier it sailed under six other flags.
Who classes FESCO SOFIA?
FESCO SOFIA has been classed since May 2022 by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is not a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 22 December 2024.
How many port state control inspections has FESCO SOFIA had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 83 port state control (PSC) inspections and 5 detentions, with 161 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026. All-time records show 152 inspections since 2004 and 6 detentions. The most recent detention was on 14 April 2025.
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